Comparison

Scientific Calc vs bcRPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scientific Calc

This utility app provides advanced scientific calculation functions with an intuitive interface. It offers easy access to functions via swiping and large, uncluttered buttons for faster, more reliable calculations. Customize your experience with background options and enjoy extended accuracy for complex computations.

Highlights
  • Swipe-based access to scientific functions
  • Large, uncluttered buttons
  • Backspace key for corrections
  • Copy and paste functionality
  • Customizable background and display
  • Extended accuracy calculations
Features
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Scientific Calculator for iPad and iPhone. Easy to access the scientific functions by swiping between exponents, logs and sinus functions so all buttons are large and uncluttereds, this allows you to work faster and more reliable (no rotation or "2nd" function keys needed). All the functions are visible on the iPad, but more are revealed by rotating to landscape. Balloon help for easy functionality. Features: - Correct with a backspace key if you enter a wrong digit without having to redo. - Parantheses and correct calculation priority. - Copy and Paste numbers to other Apps, by tapping on the display. - Change number display to Fixed, Scientific, etc., by tapping on the display. - Customize you background and fixed digits. - An audible sound confirms if you have pressed a button, which can be easily disabled by touching the speaker. - Previous calculation is repeated when the equal sign is pressed. - Memory is saved between uses. - Degrees and Radians can be switched by pressing the symbol on the screen or a button. - A visible and audible error when trying to divide by zero or take the square root of a negative number. - Numbers are shown in local format, depending on your Region Formats, i.e. comma used in Europe. - Calculations are done in extended accuracy so that the square root of 2 repeated a few times, followed by a square will result in 2, not 1.999999999999983.

About

bcRPN

This utility app functions as a Reverse Polish Notation calculator. It handles complex numbers and utilizes extended precision for all calculations, offering an unlimited stack depth and an undo feature for up to 10 operations.

Highlights
  • Reverse Polish Notation (RPN) input
  • Complex number calculations
  • Extended precision math
  • Unlimited stack depth
  • Undo functionality (up to 10 operations)
Features
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This is a RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) Calculator. It supports complex numbers and uses extended precision math for all operations. The stack depth is unlimited. In case a mistake was made, up to 10 operations can be undone. RPN calculators work by entering the numbers on the stack first, then selecting the operation. For example to add 3 + 4, press: 3 Enter 4 +

Screenshots

Scientific Calc3 screens
bcRPN1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: bcRPN at Free against Scientific Calc's $1.99. bcRPN also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). Scientific Calc's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 22 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

bcRPN is free to download; Scientific Calc costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

bcRPN holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Scientific Calc's written reviews are positive against 80% of bcRPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scientific Calc ships an update every 5 months, bcRPN every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scientific Calc versus bcRPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScientific CalcbcRPN
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHannes SverrissonPaul Wilkins

Customer experience

Scientific Calc

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

bcRPN

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scientific Calc

No in-app purchases

None

bcRPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scientific Calc free?
Scientific Calc costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is bcRPN free?
bcRPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scientific Calc or bcRPN?
bcRPN is rated higher. Scientific Calc averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while bcRPN averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Scientific Calc or bcRPN have ads?
Neither Scientific Calc nor bcRPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scientific Calc or bcRPN?
Scientific Calc ships an update every 5 months, and bcRPN every 22 months. Most recently, Scientific Calc was updated on October 23, 2026 and bcRPN on October 24, 2026.

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